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From the Man Booker Prize longlisted author of Derby Day

From the Man Booker Prize longlisted author of Derby Day

From the Man Booker Prize longlisted author of Derby Day

Many have traversed the Nile, and witnessed the splendour of Ancient Egypt and its legacy. Not all, however, are able to express these experiences in words... For those who have visited the wonders of the Egyptian deserts, this travelogue will revive treasured memories. And, for those who have yet to encounter the breathtaking sights of the Aswan High Dam and Tutankhamen's tomb, EGYPT is the best possible advertisement for doing so. At t...

Terrific' Daily Mail 'Tremendous' Guardian 'Page-turning' The Times 'Gripping' Daily TelegraphAutumn 1939. In an alternative world, where Edward VIII still sits on the throne, storm clouds gather over Europe, German troops amass and a 'King's Party' of fascist peace campaigners is stealthily undermining the war effort.For Cynthia Kirkpatrick, the war brings a new-found freedom - lunchtime drinks at the Ritz, rented attic rooms, late-night rack...

If Wallis Simpson had not died on the operating table in December 1936, Edward VIII would not be King of England three years later. He would have abdicated for "the woman he loves, " but now, the throne is his. If Henry Bannister's car had not careered off the Colombo back-roads in the summer before the war, Cynthia Kirkpatrick would never have found out about The Faction. It is autumn 1939, and everything in history is just as it was. Except...

Discover the science, myths, and folklore of the Florida manatee. From physical features and classification to habitat, diet, and communication, Florida Manatees provides an in-depth and informative overview of this endangered animal.

Discover the science, myths, and folklore of the Florida manatee. From physical features and classification to habitat, diet, and communication, Florida Manatees provides an in-depth and informative overview of this endangered animal.

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This volume concentrates on recent concepts of flavor and includes coverage of: - measuring flavour stimuli in vivo- molecular biology studies of the olfactory and gustatory receptors- prediction of olfactory receptor structure and function from primary amino acid sequences- neurobiological studies- functional MRI- multimodal perception

The chapters included in this book were commissioned to serve as the background for the national invitational conference sponsored by the LSS at Temple University Center for Research in Human Development and Education (CRHDE). The conference and the publication of the conference proceedings were supported by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U. S. Department of Education. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the ...

What is life like in England? Island Story weaves history and ideas telling a story of rebellion (think Brexit) and retail parks, migration and inertia, pessimism and disappearing ways of life, and a fiery, unrealized desire for collective belonging and power.Skeptical and inquisitive, Taylor cycled all round Britain with only a rusty bike and a tent, interviewing and staying with strangers from all walks of life. Without a map and travelling ...

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A history of taste in literary culture over the last century, from the author of "Derby Day", which was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Full of juicy details and funny anecdotes.

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The chapters included in this book were commissioned to serve as the background for the national invitational conference sponsored by the LSS at Temple University Center for Research in Human Development and Education (CRHDE). The conference and the publication of the conference proceedings were supported by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U. S. Department of Education. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the ...

The modern obsession with celebrity began with the Bright Young People, a voraciously pleasure-seeking band of bohemian party-givers and blue-blooded socialites who romped through the gossip columns of 1920s London. Drawing on the virtuosic and often wrenching writings of the Bright Young People themselves, the biographer and novelist D. J. Taylor has produced an enthralling account of an age of fleeting brilliance.

Chapter titles are ...(1) Introduction ...(2) Operative Types ...(3) Data Summaries (subsections include Magnavox models, VERTOHOLD, SEASTAPLE Explosive Embedment Anchors, CEL Propellant Anchors, PACAN Propellant-Actuated Anchors, Direct-Embedment Vibratory Anchor, Umbrella Pile Anchors, Rotating Plate Anchor, Expanded Rock Anchor, Free-Fall Anchor System, and more) ...(4) Other Types (including PADLOCK Anchor System, Jetted-In Anchor, Hydrost...

A stimulating and practical reference offering new perspectives on the role of emotions in mental and physical health.